Senior 3D Motion Designer — Brand Systems

Stripe, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Stripe in Barcelona is seeking a senior 3D illustrator/animator to lead brand illustration systems, from concept through motion, in close partnership with Brand, Product Design and Marketing. You will create visual narratives that scale across surfaces and environments, shaping Stripe’s identity globally.

The role requires 6+ years of design/art direction, a degree in art or equivalent, and a track record of integrating AI tools to produce exceptional visuals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of design and art direction experience for technical and product-driven companies.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong strategic acumen for building leading brands in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Systems-thinking and ability to extrapolate patterns and behaviors.
• Proven excellence in art direction and building 3D illustration systems.
• Experience using and building AI tools to create exceptional work.
• Ability to express a brand through graphics, patterns, motion, and video.
• Excellent communication with team and external partners.
• Track record of delivering work independently and collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish illustration and motion styles in partnership with brand, product design, and marketing.
• Create photo-realistic 3D compositions for static and motion content across various surfaces.
• Define guidelines and processes to ensure quality and consistency at scale.
• Collaborate with non-motion designers to elevate each others’ work.
• Oversee quality and consistency of 3D illustration/motion across products, campaigns, and events.
• Coordinate with external teams in creative strategy and production.
• Work with cross-functional partners to serve a global audience.
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuously evolve best practices and processes.
• Stay curious and explore AI-driven tool building for beautiful design.

Skills

Design leadership

Brand strategy

AI tools usage

3D illustration systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art or equivalent

Tools

AI tooling platforms

3D software (Blender/Cinema 4D)

Job description

Stripe in Barcelona is seeking a senior 3D illustrator/animator to lead brand illustration systems, from concept through motion, in close partnership with Brand, Product Design and Marketing. You will create visual narratives that scale across surfaces and environments, shaping Stripe’s identity globally.

The role requires 6+ years of design/art direction, a degree in art or equivalent, and a track record of integrating AI tools to produce exceptional visuals.